Whether you are looking for basic or advanced dog training or puppy training information, we can help. To get started you should review the information below on Dalmatian appearance, temperament, health, history and other miscellaneous facts.

Dalmatian has many other names like Carriage Dog, Coach Dog, English Coach Dog, Spotted Coach Dog, Spotted Dick, Firehouse Dog and Plum Pudding Dog.

Appearance
Dalmatian is medium sized and well-muscled dog. It has good endurance. Their nails are white in color; they have thin and tapering ears. Its height should be between 54-61.5 m. its weight varies between 23 – 35 kg. Males are little bigger in size than the females. When they are born, they are white in color. They have short and fine coat. They are mostly available in liver spotted or white colors. Other colors include blue, lemon, orange, brindle, tri-colored, or mosaic.

Temperament
Dalmatians often need exercise. With exercise and proper training these dogs may get along well with other pets and family members. They are fun loving dogs. They also like to chase other small birds and animals. Most of them are stubborn or strong headed. Therefore, they are difficult to train. They bark loudly at strangers which make them good watch dogs. They have great loyalty & devotion towards their owners. They cannot tolerate separation.

Health
Dalmatians suffer from hip dysplasia. The normal life expectancy of this breed ranges between 11 to 13 years. They also suffer from arthritic conditions and bone spurs. Deafness is often observed in some o these breeds. Bladder and kidney problems often result in some Dalmatians.

History
Dalmatians originated from Croatia & Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Miscellaneous
Dalmatian became more popular with Dodie Smith’s novel called ‘The Hundred and One Dalmatians’.

Behavior/Obedience Problems and Solutions

Keep in mind, behavior/obedience problems can happen with any breed of dog. They may be experiencing problems because the dog is just young, or has been trained poorly or abused. It is important to identify these behaviors and then address them.

Did you know social confusion is one reason that a dog might act out. Dogs think about their human families as their pack. So, it is important that your dog realizes that he is at the bottom of the pecking order. While this may seem strange or harsh, remember that submissive pack members will do what the more dominant members say. Period.

That means you, the Dog Parent, must learn how to train your dog or puppy, so you, your kids and your dog have the best life possible.  Why? Because we all want to be respected by other dog owners as someone who takes great care of their dog. However, there are tons of “so-called dog training” products on the market.  Trust me, I have tried them all. However, one continues to rise above the rest -Secrets to Dog Training.

There’s an impressive amount of information packed into this guide. It’s not just the problem behaviors that are discussed. The book starts off with new dog owner advice (how to choose a puppy or dog, the best places to get your dog from, breed information, puppy and/or dog proofing your home, the first veterenarian visit, housetraining and more). If you are looking for more advance info it covers:  behavioral problems (such as aggression, dominance, chewing, digging, excessive barking, separation anxiety), intermediate-level obedience commands, health-related dog problems (allergies, cat/dog coexistence, fleas, heatstroke), and advanced commands and tricks. There is also an impressive section on dog whispering.

Daniel Stevens explains the background of the technique, how to utilize voice and body language to your best advantage, and how to use the technique to calmly, assertively, and effectively correct and train your dog or puppy. Step-by-step instructions are included for basic commands (sit, down, come, stay, quiet).

I Love Free Stuff – Don’t You??

You also get a handful of freebies: four bonus books, dealing with advanced housetraining including both the crate- and paper-training methods; a detailed examination on resolving canine aggression; how to effectively groom your dog (including information on coat care for specific breeds, dental care, and nail-clipping); and finally, how to begin training your dog for security work – even if that means just protecting the family home. 

My favorite freebie: a personalized consultation with a member of the Kingdom of Pets team. If you’ve got an issue with your dog that you’d like some individual attention on, you can send them a quick email and receive a personalized, thorough reply packed with expert advice and practical tips. Now that’s service!

I have no qualms in recommending the Secrets to Dog Training package to anyone who owns, or is thinking about owning, a dog. You don’t need to have a “problem pet” for the book to be of assistance: there’s information included that can be useful to any and all dog owners.

From personal experience, the only other thing I would do is upgrade to the Secrets to Dog Training premium version because it has an online video series that is excellent as well as software which allows you to keep track of all the necessary and important details about your dog such as medical history, vaccinations, operations, appointments, obedience training, and much more.

In a nutshell: highly recommended